GALLAND/KIRBY BASEBALL INTERVAL THROWING PROGRAM:

CRITERIA AND CONSIDERATIONS

CRITERIA FOR ENTRY
1. Full, painfree range of motion
2. Normal, painfree muscle strengthening
3. Isokinetic Test <10% deficit bilaterally
4. ER: IR isokinetic clinical exam
5. Satisfactory clinical exam
6. Physician approval

CONSIDERATIONS
1. Emphasize pre-throwing warm-up and stretching
a. perform light jogging first or UBE
b. follow with stretching of shoulder (self or manual)
c. warm-up throws at approximately 30-60 feet
2. Goal is to complete one phase before progressing to another
a. gradually increase tissue tolerance to fatigue
b. if unable to complete phase, rest one day and try again
c. all throwing must be painfree
3. Proper throwing mechanics are essential for injury prevention
a. use the “crow-hop” method of throwing for long toss
b. long toss should have high arc on ball; follow-through is vital
c. for pitchers, throw from mound under supervision of coach
4. Individuals will progress at different rates
a. different injuries and surgeries heal differently
b. age and competition level will vary
c. in-season athletes may progress faster
5. Perform strengthening exercises after throwing
a. emphasize light weight and high repetitions
b. exercise to fatigue
c. see Maintenance Routine (appendix)
6. Soreness is to be expected
a. stop throwing if sharp pains are experienced
b. use ice or heat for soreness
7. Rest days are important
a. rest between throwing days
b. perform light stretching and aerobics
8. Once able to long toss at 75 times at 180 feet, progress to specific throwing
a. pitchers progress to mound
b. position players progress to field position

DEVELOPED BY:
Dr. Mark Galland
Kenneth Kirby, DPT, CSCS*D